Officers investigating an alleged altercation between a cyclist and car driver are issuing a photo of the suspect.

Police believe that a cyclist verbally abused a driver, before kicking their car and threatening to stab them.

The incident happened at around 8.50am on Thursday December 7 on Bournemouth Road in Poole.

Police are looking to speak with this cyclist

A police spokesperson said: "When the driver of a black Honda CRV – a local woman aged in her 40s – challenged a cyclist who she believed was about to go through a red traffic light.

"It is reported the suspect, who was also a woman, verbally abused the woman, kicked and punched the car, attempted to rip the wing mirror off and then opened the passenger door and slammed it shut.

"After the lights turned green the victim drove away and pulled over to examine her car. It is alleged the suspect approached the victim and again became abusive, produced a small pointed item from a compartment on the bike and threatened to stab the woman. She also rammed her bike into the victim.

"The suspect was riding a turquoise-coloured mountain bike and wore a blue helmet and thermal head cover, trainers, black leggings and a dark pink jacket."